Gramercy Park
Park Private gated Manhattan park with limited public access
A small gated square in Manhattan with restricted access; tourists photograph the surrounding 19th-century brownstones, sample nearby restaurants, and explore the Gramercy neighborhood’s quieter streets.
Gramercy Park is a private gated park in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, created by developer Samuel Ruggles in 1831. The park is a small, enclosed garden that has remained privately controlled since its creation.
The central garden contains mature trees, ornamental planting and simple pathways and is enclosed by a fence; only residents and designated institutions holding keys may enter. The surrounding neighborhood is noted for its 19th-century rowhouses, historic clubs, and several well-known hotels and cultural institutions.
Samuel Ruggles laid out the park as part of a residential plan in 1831 and established the private ownership and access regime that continues to define the site. Over time the park has remained a distinctive example of a private urban green space in New York City.
Gramercy Park sits between East 20th and East 21st Streets in Manhattan, within easy walking distance of Union Square and the Flatiron District.
- Private access: Access to the central garden is restricted to keyholders; the public can view the park from the surrounding streets but cannot enter without a key.
- Size: Occupies roughly two acres as a fenced, private square garden at the heart of the Gramercy neighborhood.
How to Get to Gramercy Park #
Gramercy Park sits in Manhattan between East 20th and 21st Streets, roughly bounded by Park Avenue South and Third Avenue. Nearest subway options include the 4/5/6 at 23rd Street (Lexington Avenue) or the R/W at 23rd Street and Broadway; it’s a short walk from Union Square and Madison Square Park.
Tips for Visiting Gramercy Park #
- If not a keyholder, seek one of the rare public events hosted in the park (concerts, charity openings) to get inside.
- Walk the perimeter-Gramercy Park East has benches and a daily rhythm of dog-walkers and delivery cyclists that's worth watching.
- Respect the privacy rules: the park is private and trespassing into the gated lawns is not tolerated.
Best Time to Visit Gramercy Park #
Best experienced in spring or fall when Manhattan's weather is mild; interior access is limited to keyholders-plan around that reality.
Weather & Climate near Gramercy Park #
Gramercy Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1214 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
Comfort
Weather
June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
Comfort
Weather
July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).
Comfort
Weather
August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
Comfort
Weather
September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
.jpg?width=600)